‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Monster’ Directors and More Unpack Storytelling Techniques and Embracing ‘Weird Ideas’

‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Monster’ Directors and More Unpack Storytelling Techniques and Embracing ‘Weird Ideas’

The directors behind some of Netflix’s biggest hits of the year came together to speak to their creative processes and storytelling techniques in conversations moderated by Variety in partnership with Netflix. Antonio Campos, who directed “The Beast In Me”; Max Winkler from “Monster: The Ed Gein Story”; and Alexandria Stapleton, director of “Sean Combs: The…

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‘I am very serious about being silly’: children’s illustrators on the art of storytelling

‘I am very serious about being silly’: children’s illustrators on the art of storytelling

Spread across a sprawling 17th-century industrial complex in London’s Clerkenwell, the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, which opens next month, is being billed as the largest institution of its kind anywhere in the world: a permanent national home for an art form that shapes everything from children’s books and political cartoons to animation, fashion, advertising and digital culture. Part…

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The Role of Storytelling in Arabic Literature – From Folktales to Modern Novels

The Role of Storytelling in Arabic Literature – From Folktales to Modern Novels

Most enthusiasts of literature may not fully grasp the profound influence storytelling has had on Arabic culture and literary traditions. From ancient folktales passed down through generations to contemporary novels that tackle modern issues, storytelling serves as a vital channel for cultural expression, preserving collective history and identity. As you examine into this rich tapestry,…

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